Foodservice packaging study projects growth

A new study from Allied Development estimates 3.4% annual growth in the U.S. foodservice packaging market and $10.8 billion in sales by 2013.

The 320-page study looks at technology, market and economic drivers of the U.S. foodservice packaging market, which had an estimated value of $6.6 billion in 2003, according to a news release from Allied Development, Burnsville, Minn.

The study, which costs $4,995, shows detailed segment forecasts to 2013, analysis of emerging trends, market conditions and drivers and current dollar values and consumption, the news release said.

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